Wall lights are a great way to make a room feel more cozy and useful. Wall lights can help you get the lighting effect you want, whether you want to brighten up a hallway, draw attention to artwork, or make a cozy reading nook. It’s easy to put up wall lights if you follow this complete guide. It goes from planning and getting ready to placement and finishing touches.

Plan Your Lighting

Take some time to plan out your lighting before you start putting in wall lights. Think about what the lights are for and which places you want to light up. Figure out where the lights should go to get the best lighting and visual effect.

Gather Your Tools and Materials

Get your tools and supplies together. You’ll need a drill, screws, wall pegs (if needed), a screwdriver, wire strippers, and a voltage tester to put up wall lights. Before you start the installation, make sure you have everything you need.

Turn Off the Power

When dealing with electricity, safety should always come first. Turn off the power to the circuit you’ll be working on at the main breaker box before you start putting up the wall lights. Make sure the power is off again with a voltage tester before moving on.

Mark the Holes for Mounting

Turn off the power and hold the wall light fixture against the wall where you want it to be. Mark the wall with a pencil where the fastening holes will go. Before you mark the holes, make sure the fixture is level to make sure the fitting goes straight.

Drill Pilot Holes

Once you know where the mounting holes are, use a drill to make pilot holes in the wall where you marked them. How big the pilot holes need to be will depend on the screws you use to mount the device to the wall. Make sure you drill straight and to the right depth.

connect the Mounting Bracket

Next, use screws to connect the mounting bracket or base plate to the wall. Line up the guide holes on the bracket with them, and then use a screwdriver to hold it in place. Before you fully tighten the screws, make sure the bracket is flat.

Connect the Wiring

If your wall light needs wiring, carefully follow the directions from the maker on how to connect the wires. Most of the time, you’ll need to take the insulation off the ends of the wires, twist them together, and use wire nuts to hold them together. Before you connect anything, use a voltage monitor to make sure the power is off.

Set Up the Fixture

Carefully place the wall light fixture on the mounting bracket after connecting the wires, if needed. Align the fixture’s screw holes with the bracket’s screws, and use a screwdriver to make sure they are tight. Before you finish installing the device, make sure it’s level again.

Check the Light

Turn on the power again at the main breaker box after making sure the wall light is safely in place. You should test the light to make sure it works right. Check the wiring links again and make sure the power is on if the light doesn’t come on.

Last-minute tweaks and finishing touches

Once the light is working right, make any last changes you need to the fixture’s position or angle. If any of the screws are loose, use a screwdriver to tighten them and make sure the fixture is firmly attached to the wall. Once you’re done, clean up any mess and enjoy your new wall light!

Conclusion 

At first, putting up wall lights might seem hard, but if you have the right tools, materials, and knowledge, it can be a simple and fun do-it-yourself job. If you follow these easy steps, you’ll be able to place wall lights in any room of your house with confidence. They will make the room look better and be more useful. So go ahead and add some beautiful wall lights to your home to make it brighter and easier to see in.